Christina Lee Hardesty running for Montgomery County Commission, District 2

Hardesty says she is committed to integrity, transparency, and conservative values in county government

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Christina Lee Hardesty, a longtime resident of Montgomery County's District 2, has announced her candidacy for the Montgomery County Commission. Hardesty, a military spouse, mother, and special needs advocate, says she is running as a financial professional dedicated to bringing integrity and transparency to county government.

Why it matters

This race for the Montgomery County Commission, District 2 seat will be an important one, as the winner will play a key role in shaping the county's policies and priorities around issues like public spending, small business support, and infrastructure growth.

The details

Hardesty says she is committed to the principled stewardship of public funds and possesses the expertise to identify waste and maximize efficiency. She believes that leadership is a stewardship and that a public servant's primary duty is to act with integrity and honor. Hardesty says her mission is to protect the conservative values that make the community great and that she is committed to supporting small businesses and ensuring smart infrastructure growth.

  • Hardesty announced her candidacy on February 23, 2026.
  • Hardesty is hosting a Meet the Candidate event on February 27, 2026 from 5:30-7 p.m.

The players

Christina Lee Hardesty

A longtime resident of Montgomery County's District 2, Hardesty is a military spouse, mother, and special needs advocate who is running for the Montgomery County Commission.

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What they’re saying

“My decision to enter this race was born from a period of prayer and an answer to God's call to serve my neighbors. I believe that leadership is a stewardship and that a public servant's primary duty is to act with integrity and honor.”

— Christina Lee Hardesty, Candidate for Montgomery County Commission, District 2 (Clarksville Now)

What’s next

Hardesty is hosting a casual Meet the Candidate event at Beck's Coffee House, located inside Real Life Sango Church, on Feb. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.

The takeaway

This race for the Montgomery County Commission, District 2 seat will be an important one, as the winner will play a key role in shaping the county's policies and priorities around issues like public spending, small business support, and infrastructure growth. Hardesty's platform of integrity, transparency, and conservative values could resonate with voters in the district.